Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:10am on 10 Nov 2024,Sunday International
Qatar announced it has paused its role as mediator in ceasefire and hostage negotiations between Israel and Hamas, citing lack of willingness from both sides to engage in talks. The suspension follows the U.S.'s reported demand for Hamas to close its Doha office, with officials accusing Hamas of rejecting ceasefire proposals. Qatar clarified that the mediation halt was communicated to both parties, emphasizing it would resume only when they are ready to negotiate. The Gulf nation has played a key role in previous peace talks involving Israel and Hamas, but tensions have strained the ongoing diplomatic efforts.
